New Neurons are Born: Animal Model of Premature Babies ...
Research funded in part by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) shows that mice with a brain injury similar to that of many premature babies can generate new neurons that help to repair the damage. The study is the ... [... more]
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Car Seats for Children with Special Needs — Premature Babies
If your baby was born prematurely (early) or is small, the following information will help you transport your child safely: Select a car safety seat that fits your baby. Seats that have the shortest distance from the seat back to the crotch strap ... [... more]
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Premature Babies: Growth and Development
Your baby's first year is a time of great change, just as it would be if she had been born on or near her due date. A child's development is a complex, ongoing process. No two children mature at the same rate or in the same way. Development even ... [... more]
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News - C-Sections Tied to Some Premature Births
A new study suggests that cesarean sections (C-sections) may be contributing to some babies being born too soon. Nearly a third of all babies in the United States are delivered by cesarean section (C-section). And the increasing number is leading ... [... more]
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At Home: The Premature Infant: How Old Is My Baby?
You can say, "He's 6 months old, but he was born two months early. That's why he looks like a 4-month-old." Remember: When people ask about your baby, they usually are being kind, not nosy. Most premature babies "catch up" to their [... more]
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Premature Birth
What is premature birth? It is a birth that is at least three weeks before a baby's due date. It is also known as preterm birth (or less than 37 weeks - full term is about 40 weeks). Prematurity is the leading cause of death among newborn babies. ... [... more]
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
Information for parents about caring for premature babies from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Yes, babies born prematurely (before the due date) may need special care during their first 2 years, especially if they were very small at ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Las Familias en la NICU: Cómo Alimentar a su Bebé
Antes de que su bebé naciera, seguramente ya habría pensado cómo alimentarlo. Quizá ya hubiera decidido amamantarlo o alimentarlo con fórmula. Ahora que su bebé está en la NICU, es posible que deba hacer [... more]
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Premature Infants: A Later Look
The areas that have been shown to be most likely affected include: The disabilities can range from relatively minor, such as difficulty catching a ball due to poor eye hand coordination, to more significant or global disabilities such as ... [... more]
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